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HJ59 YDY

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,099 mi
Last recorded54,099 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 YDY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 54,099 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 54,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 51,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2024 49,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear blade missing

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 49,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear blade missing

Pass 2 Oct 2023 46,008 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 41,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 38,014 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 38,014 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 34,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

covers on sills

Pass 26 Sep 2019 30,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 27,939 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 25,058 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 25,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,751 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 18,337 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 18,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 15,139 miles

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars and worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 11,998 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

slight play in o/s/f & n/s/f top suspension mounts

Pass 18 Sep 2012 8,859 miles

play in n/s/f top suspension mounting

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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HJ59 YDY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 36,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ59 YDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ59 YDY is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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